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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 446.04 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 446.04 and 175.59 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 446.04 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/446.04 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 446.04 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 78,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,320.16/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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